The Bowls and Pitchers
Shelburne · Northern White Mountains
The Bowls and Pitchers is a scenic northern New Hampshire waterfall-and-flume style feature with good differentiation value for the state map.
Key facts
Swimming
Not recommended n…
Access
Trail to gorge feature
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip, and before you go
Good fit
Visitors planning a The Bowls and Pitchers stop
Photographers and waterfall-focused day trips
People comfortable around slick granite and cold water
Skip
Heavy rain has recently changed water conditions
You need lifeguarded swimming conditions
You are not prepared for uneven, wet footing
Before you go
- Check recent conditions before committing to the water or ledges.
- Use caution on wet rock and keep children close.
- Respect signs, closures, and private property boundaries.
- Pack out trash and leave the corridor cleaner than you found it.
- Cold mountain water and slick footing are common here.